Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 293 Why

Igor wanted to listen carefully, but the noise in the bathroom suddenly became quiet. Before he could react, the bathroom door burst open. Daenerys smiled and stretched out her hand, gently pressing on her brother's shoulder: "Igor, give me a reason."

As soon as he finished speaking, Basilone Stark, who had hurriedly put on his inner clothes, followed out as if relieved. For this young man from the Stark family, marrying Daenerys was not only about love, but also about the so-called family honor and responsibility. According to his father's words, it was to fulfill the ancient "Covenant of Ice and Fire". Cregan Stark had many sons. Black Yali brought the Old Wolf a number of sons that many nobles envied, but she did not bring any daughters for the Stark family to marry. Basilone's adult brothers also had no girls, so Duke Cregan, who was eager to fulfill the covenant, could only "sacrifice" his youngest son who was only sixteen years old.
"Your Highness Igor." Basilone put on his coat and said a little stiffly. When he was with Daenerys, Daenerys always lamented that he was too restrained, so now Daenerys often took the lead when they were together.

Every time it makes it seem like Daenerys is bullying him.

"Just call me Igor, brother-in-law." Igor made a joke, raised his hand and smiled as he answered his sister's question: "I'm observing."

"You." Daenerys muttered, pulling little Stark to lean on the railing on the second floor. "It will be many years before you can worry about these things. Aren't you too anxious now?"

"Father has consciously let me take over some of the affairs of the territory." Igor whispered, "It is helpful to know some things in advance." The brother and sister looked at the somewhat chaotic venue.

Little Daeron drank a glass of drink mixed with a little bit of fruit wine, and fell asleep in his mother's arms in a daze. Queen Rhaena patted her son's back gently and sat with the women and children of the Varese family.

The slightly older ones, Demion and Osiris, took on the responsibility of serving wine. The two handsome little boys brought food and drinks to their elders and younger siblings.

They did not get involved in politics and were actually the most harmonious table among the group.

The elderly Princess Rhaena gently picked up a piece of jam bread made of jam and fine white flour. She had almost lost all her teeth and could only rely on dentures to chew food. As her silver hair completely lost its luster, Princess Rhaena could already feel the Stranger waving to her.

At the end of her long life, Princess Rhaena had only three wishes left.

He died in the sky riding on "Dawn", witnessed his grandson Sebastian and granddaughter Xirui get married and have children, and learned the whereabouts of his sister Benilla.

Looking at Queen Rhaena, who had the same name as her, the old princess couldn't help but sigh: "I heard that our king brought several illegitimate children to King's Landing? Is that true?"

The queen looked at the ladies who were looking at her with sympathetic eyes, and replied in a depressed mood, "Yes. Several. If I'm not mistaken, Aegon will continue to take in those illegitimate sons he values. Aemon can't stand him, but he is bound by his duties. He must continue to serve as the captain of the capital garrison and the commander of the White Cloak Army. Aerion also hates his elder brother. He has already resigned from Aegon. If nothing unexpected happens, according to the will of the late king, Aerion will serve as the Prince of Oldtown according to the order of succession."

The queen suddenly felt sorry for Aemon's weak daughter. Because of her illness and inability to tame dragons, she also lost the right to inherit Oldtown. Thinking of this, the queen suddenly asked.

"Darren."

"If you don't want His Majesty to get worse, then don't continue, Your Majesty." Ringol's wife, Daenerys, said calmly: "The late king's will has made it clear that Daeron will not come to Dragon's Nest to receive education."

"Is that iron chair really that good?" The queen took a sip of the wine in her glass in frustration.

"Your Majesty, there are two people in front of you for reference." Valenna interrupted at the right time. The third rider of "Silver Wing" was unknown in the peaceful years, although she was responsible for patrolling the Sea of ​​Dorne. "King Jaehaerys and Queen Rhaenyra." The dragon rider of Silver Wing said calmly: "Your Majesty, I think you understand what I mean."

Queen Rhaena was stunned for a moment. "I see. Thank you, Valena."

"You should." Valenna took the wine jug from her son and filled the queen's glass.

Different from this table full of sorrow.

It was much more lively where the men gathered. Lord Jon Bolton met the elderly Lord Domeric Bolton, and the two Boltons were having a fierce drinking contest.

"Lord Jon is the second son of Lord Domeric." Basilone explained to the two siblings: "Although the Bolton family is the descendant of the hateful Red King..."

Mentioning the term "Red King", young Stark could not help but frown. As a pure Stark, Basilone was taught since childhood to respect the Bolton family, because they were one of the most powerful vassal states in the North. In order to check and balance the descendants of the Red King, the Manderly family, the Hornwood family, and the Karstark family of Carhor in the northeast have been the monitors of the Dreadfort for a long time.

He had also been told to be wary of the flayers who hid the skins of the Stark kings and princes in their cellars.

"But they are also men from the North. When the expedition was victorious, Earl Domeric refused the new fiefdom and gave the land to this boy who also participated in the battle. However."

Basilone pointed to a group of people in the corner. Among them were two young knights who were not very old but also had amber eyes and pale pink skin. This time, the nobles from the conquered land who followed the fleet back to Westeros included not only earls, but also hundreds of knight nobles who had obtained land.

"They are both descendants of Count Domeric."

"The right of virginity?" Daenerys frowned somewhat dissatisfiedly. As soon as Basilone said that, she understood what was going on.

Basilone nodded. "The right of virginity still exists in the North, so the nobles in the North often leave behind many offspring. However, the North needs population in the winter, so the status of Snow and his ilk is not low. Although these two are not qualified to drink with Earl Domeric or even Earl Jon, at least they can sit at the table."

The voice just fell.

A sad and angry voice came from below.

"Why? I'm your son too!"

(End of this chapter)